Category Archives: Bible

August 14 TAKE TIME TO BE HOLYWilliam D. Longstaff, 1822–1894But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15, 16)The valuable guidelines given in this hymn for living a holy life are just as pertinent forContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 13 JESUS, I MY CROSS HAVE TAKENHenry F. Lyte, 1793–1847Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24)Every believer has a cross of some kind that Christ expects him to carry cheerfully each day as a demonstrationContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 12 DEEPER AND DEEPERWords and Music by Oswald J. Smith, 1890–1986I delight to do Thy will, O my God: Yea, Thy law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)These beautifully worded lines with their soulful melody flowed from the heart of Oswald J. Smith after many difficult experiences during the early years of his ministry.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 11 THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEARTWords and Music by Ernest O. Sellers, 1869–1952The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (John 6:63)O cleansing Word, O precious Word, Your promises are true;They keep and purify my heart; YourContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 10 NEARER, STILL NEARERWords and Music by Leila N. Morris, 1862–1929The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)It has often been observed that there were at least four groups of people who had a relationship with Christ while He was here onContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”